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ZIP Code 51544

Cities in ZIP code 51544

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Primary/preferred city:

Lewis, IA

Stats and Demographics for the 51544 ZIP Code

ZIP code 51544 is located in southwest Iowa and covers a slightly less than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a slightly less than average population density.

The people living in ZIP code 51544 are primarily white. The number of middle aged adults is extremely large while the number of seniors is slightly higher than average. There are also a small number of single parents and a slightly higher than average number of families. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 51544 ZIP code is slightly higher than average compared to other areas of the country.

Population

721

Population Density

13

people per sq mi

Housing Units

331

Median Home Value

$79,600

Land Area

56.00

sq mi

Water Area

0.04

sq mi

Occupied Housing Units

299

Median Household Income

$47,266

Estimated Population over Time

Total Population by Age

Median Age:

46

Male Median Age:

45

Female Median Age:

47

Under 5

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85 Plus

Male

36

24

15

29

13

19

7

22

17

38

37

33

33

15

13

6

5

8

Female

17

19

24

18

11

24

13

14

19

47

24

29

33

12

20

7

10

10

Total

53

43

39

47

24

43

20

36

36

85

61

62

66

27

33

13

15

18

Male

Female

Total

Under 5

36

17

53

5-9

24

19

43

10-14

15

24

39

15-19

29

18

47

20-24

13

11

24

25-29

19

24

43

30-34

7

13

20

35-39

22

14

36

40-44

17

19

36

45-49

38

47

85

50-54

37

24

61

55-59

33

29

62

60-64

33

33

66

65-69

15

12

27

70-74

13

20

33

75-79

6

7

13

80-84

5

10

15

85 Plus

8

10

18

Gender

Male

370

51&percnt;

Female

351

49&percnt;

Gender

Race

White

694

96.3&percnt;

Black Or African American

2

0.3&percnt;

American Indian Or Alaskan Native

6

0.8&percnt;

Asian

2

0.3&percnt;

Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander

0

0.0&percnt;

Other Race

9

1.2&percnt;

Two Or More Races

8

1.1&percnt;

Race

Head of Household by Age

15-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65-74

75-84

85 Plus

Owner

2

14

26

66

56

32

18

10

Renter

7

6

17

19

11

8

3

4

Total

9

20

43

85

67

40

21

14

Owner

Renter

Total

15-24

2

7

9

25-34

14

6

20

35-44

26

17

43

45-54

66

19

85

55-64

56

11

67

65-74

32

8

40

75-84

18

3

21

85 Plus

10

4

14

Families vs Singles

Husband Wife Family Households

172

58&percnt;

Single Guardian

35

12&percnt;

Singles

75

25&percnt;

Singles With Roommate

17

6&percnt;

Families vs Singles

Households with Kids

Average Household Size: 2

Households without Kids

224

75&percnt;

Households with Kids

75

25&percnt;

Households with Kids

Children by Age

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

Male

8

9

7

4

7

6

2

6

3

6

1

5

2

1

4

8

7

8

2

4

Female

2

4

3

6

2

3

5

7

2

5

6

4

3

6

4

3

3

7

1

2

Total

10

13

10

10

9

9

7

13

5

11

7

9

5

7

8

11

10

15

3

6

Male

Female

Total

1

8

2

10

2

9

4

13

3

7

3

10

4

4

6

10

5

7

2

9

6

6

3

9

7

2

5

7

8

6

7

13

9

3

2

5

10

6

5

11

11

1

6

7

12

5

4

9

13

2

3

5

14

1

6

7

15

4

4

8

16

8

3

11

17

7

3

10

18

8

7

15

19

2

1

3

20

4

2

6

Real Estate and Housing

ZIP code 51544 has a slightly less than average percentage of vacancies.

The majority of household are owned or have a mortgage. Homes in ZIP code 51544 were primarily built in 1939 or earlier. Looking at 51544 real estate data, the median home value of $79,600 is low compared to the rest of the country. It is also extremely low compared to nearby ZIP codes. 51544 could be an area to look for cheap housing compared to surrounding areas. Rentals in 51544 are most commonly 3+ bedrooms. The rent for 3+ bedrooms is normally $500-$749/month including utilities. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 51544 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.

Owner Occupied Home Values

Rental Properties by Number of Rooms

Cost of Monthly Rent Including Utilities

Cost of a Studio Apartment

Cost of a 1 Bedroom

Cost of a 2 Bedroom

Cost of a 3+ Bedroom

Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work

The median household income of $47,266 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. So 51544 is likely to be one of the nicer parts of town with a more affluent demographic.

As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. Instead of a commute, a higher percentage of people in 51544 are able to work from home than most places in the nation. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. A slightly higher than average number of commuters in 51544 can expect to fall in that range. It is very uncommon, compared to the rest of the US, for employees to have to travel more than 45 minutes to their place of employment.

Employment Status

Worked Full-time with Earnings

349

46&percnt;

Worked Part-time with Earnings

247

33&percnt;

No Earnings

157

21&percnt;

Employment Status

Average Household Income over Time

Household Income

Annual Individual Earnings

Sources of Household Income

Percent of Households Receiving Income

Average Income per Household by Income Source

* Only taxable income is reported.

Household Investment Income

Percent of Households Receiving Investment Income

Average Income per Household by Income Source

* Only taxable income is reported.

Household Retirement Income

Percent of Households Receiving Retirement Income

Average Income per Household by Income Source

* Only taxable income is reported.

Source of Earnings

Worked Full-time with Earnings

349

46&percnt;

Worked Part-time with Earnings

247

33&percnt;

No Earnings

157

21&percnt;

Source of Earnings

Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over

Car, truck, or van

482

86.4&percnt;

Public transportation

0

0.0&percnt;

Taxicab

0

0.0&percnt;

Motorcycle

3

0.5&percnt;

Bicycle, Walked, or Other Means

14

2.5&percnt;

Worked at Home

59

10.6&percnt;

Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over

Travel Time to Work (In Minutes)

Schools and Education

Compared to other ZIPs, a much higher percentage of the population has received a college degree.

Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over

Less than High School Diploma

39

6&percnt;

High School Graduate

422

69&percnt;

Associate's degree

43

7&percnt;

Bachelor's degree

106

17&percnt;

Master's degree

6

1&percnt;

Professional school degree

0

0&percnt;

Doctorate degree

0

0&percnt;

Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over

School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)

Enrolled in Public School

227

91.9&percnt;

Enrolled in Private School

4

1.6&percnt;

Not Enrolled in School

16

6.5&percnt;

School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)

Schools in ZIP Code 51544

ZIP Code 51544 is in the Griswold Community School District. There are 1 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 51544.